She was born March 28, 1918, in Coshocton.
She was a Carrollton resident for the past 38 years and a member of First Christian Church of Canton . Phyllis loved to crochet and play bingo.

She is survived by one niece, Lorraine Bennett of Carrollton; one great niece and spouse, Denise and James Thompson of Carrollton; one great-great niece and spouse, Tonya and Robert Brannon of Carrollton and one great-great nephew, Chad and Michele Thompson of Carrollton.

She was preceded in depth by her husband Carl Brown in 1970.

Graveside services will be Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Melscheimer Cemetery with Pastor Dick Hickman officiating. Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.